Climate Change

April 11, 2025 3:32 PM

More than 100 people killed after heavy rain hits India, Nepal

More than 100 people have died since Wednesday after unseasonably heavy rain lashed parts of India and Nepal, officials said, as the weather department predicted more rain for the region. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of multiple weather hazards on Wednesday, with heatwave condi...

April 8, 2025 12:59 PM

Europe just had warmest March on record

Europe experienced its warmest March since records began, as climate change continues to push temperatures to unprecedented levels, European Union scientists said on Tuesday. Globally, last month was the planet's second-warmest March on record - exceeded only by March in 2024, the EU's Copernicus C...

April 7, 2025 2:23 PM

Around 30 dead in Congo capital flooding, authorities say

Around 30 people have died in flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, the provincial health minister said on Sunday, as torrential rains over the weekend destroyed homes and roads. "The death toll is provisional, but so far there are around thirty dead," Patricien Gongo Abakazi...

April 6, 2025 5:09 PM

Flood threat: Vadodara launches rapid river deepening project

The Gujarat government has launched large-scale work under the Vishwamitri River Project, aimed at enhancing the river’s flow capacity and improving the management of urban water bodies. An official stated that the project, currently in full swing, seeks to increase the Vishwamitri River’s wate...

March 30, 2025 1:21 PM

Aid rushes into Myanmar after earthquake kills over 1,600, ravages cities

Myanmar's neighbours sent warships and aircraft laden with relief materials and rescue personnel on Sunday, as international aid gained steam after a massive earthquake ravaged much of the poor Southeast Asian nation. At least 1,600 people have been killed and 3,400 injured by Friday's 7.7-magnitud...